"microvacation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: microvacations [plural]
Etymology: micro- + vacation Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|vacation}} micro- + vacation Head templates: {{en-noun}} microvacation (plural microvacations)
  1. A very brief vacation; a momentary respite from the cares of everyday life. Categories (topical): Rest Synonyms: nanobreak, micro-vacation
    Sense id: en-microvacation-en-noun-lX799RA5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-

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